Uganda Wildlife Expeditions
Uganda referred to as the “Pearl of Africa,” is one of the most exceptional and rewarding destinations for wildlife expeditions in Africa. Uganda is located in East Africa and known to offer safaris, adventures to travelers on holiday vacation.
Uganda Wildlife Expeditions are amazing to do as travelers get a chance to watch many wildlife animals, Gorillas, Chimpanzees in their natural habitats. The safaris include both land and water based safaris which give you exceptional adventures.
Major Wildlife Destinations
Queen Elizabeth National Park
One of Uganda’s most popular parks, known for its incredible diversity offering views of tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, Large herds of elephants and buffaloes, Hippos and crocodiles along the Kazinga Channel. The Park also inhabits more than 600 bird species. Boat safaris here provide some of the closest wildlife encounters in Africa.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is in the South West of Uganda and known to offer amazing Wildlife Safaris to all travelers. The Park inhabits nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas which are trekked in the dense green rainforest with exceptional biodiversity. Gorilla trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime experience which offers you a chance to trek the majestic Mountain Gorillas. The Trekking Permit costs US $800 per person interested in trekking and watching the rare species of Gorillas.
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is located in the North West of Uganda and known to offer amazing Wildlife Safaris as you traverse from one point to another watching wildlife animals wander. The Park comprises of animals i.e Lions, giraffes, elephants, leopards whcih are watched on Game Drive and Bot Cruise along the Victoria Nile. The Park has beautiful scenery with abundant willdife animal species.
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park is located in the western part of Uganda and known to offer remarkable chimpanzee trekking adventures to all travelers on safari vacation. The Park conists of over 13 primate species with the chimpanzees being the most famously trekked. The Chimpanzee Trekking Adventures give you a chance to encounter and watch the chimpanzees in their natrual habitat. Trkeking the chimpanzees requires you to have a valid chimpanzee trekking permit at US $250 per person.
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is located in the Western Part of Uganda and Uganda’s smallest National Park. The Park inhabits various wildlife species i.e Zebras, impalas, elands whcih are awesome to watch on Game Drive as you traverse from one point to another. The Park includes scenic lakes and rolling hills as well as plains at a distance.
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is situated in the remote North Eastern Part of Uganda and known for offering amazing Wildlife Safaris. The Park is one of the gems that are less visited with rugged terrain landscapes and vast wildernesses. The wildlife animals you watch include; Lions, cheetahs, large buffalo herds, leopards, elephants, ostriches, bat-eared foxes, aardwolves, Rothschild’s giraffes. The Park also offers remarkable cultural encounters as you engage with the Karamojong People.
Wildlife Highlights to have
The Big Five; Uganda is home to various wildlife animals which include; lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, Rhinos as well as Primates whcih are trekked in Bwindi Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Chimpanzees at Kibale Forest National Park, Kyambura Gorge, monkeys, Baboons as well as other wildlife animals i.e Giraffes, Antelopes such as Uganda kob, Hippos and crocodiles as well as bird species i.e over 1,000 bird species like Shoebill stork, African fish eagle, Turacos and hornbills.
Best Time to Visit
Dry Seasons (June–August, December–February)
Best for wildlife viewing
Easier trekking conditions
Wet Seasons (March–May, September–November)
Lush scenery and fewer tourists
Excellent for birdwatching
Uganda Wildlife Expeditions/ Tours